Legally Available Narcotic Medications, Including Morphine and Codeine, Are Used

question 5

Multiple Choice

Legally available narcotic medications, including morphine and codeine, are used primarily as

• A)antagonists.
• B)analgesics.
• C)antibiotics.
• D)antidotes.

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Occipital Lobes

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a primary relay station for sensory information, directing it to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Sensory Information

Data that is collected through the senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing), which is then processed by the brain to help individuals understand and interact with their environment.